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Accessible Home Design: Choosing the Right Door
Certain qualities are necessary for a door to be considered suitable for accessibility purposes. |
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Caulk and Weatherstripping
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope—exterior walls, windows, ... |
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Choosing Exterior and Interior Doors
New doors can increase the home's value, improve energy-efficiency and optimize security features. Some factors to consider ... |
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Door Sealing
Make sure to seal the top and bottom edges of all doors with a finish coat of paint or sealer to prevent moisture infiltration. |
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Drip Cap Flashing
Make sure to always install a drip cap flashing over the head casing of all doors and windows. A flashing will prevent water ... |
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Emergency Board-Up
The following basic recommendations can be used in extreme emergencies to add temporary plywood shutters to doors and windows. |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Entry Speed
Making it difficult for thieves to enter your home is an effective way to protect your possessions. Research by the Natinoal ... |
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Exterior Door Basics
Exterior doors are made for efficiency, security, and beauty. Prioritize your needs and budget before you sort through the ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. ... |
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Fixing Door Dents
If you have dents in the metal-clad doors in your home, one answer is to use auto-body fillers to make the fix. Either the ... |
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Glazed Door Options
There are several options when choosing a glazed door. For maximum light, consider a door with a large glass area. For privacy ... |
 
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How to Install a New Lockset
A new wood door will require a new lockset. Simple tools and accurate measurements make installing your own lockset an easy job. |
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How to Repair Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, ... |
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How to Repair Window or Door Screens
Replacing torn or damaged screens in an aluminum or wooden window or door is an easy project. |
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How to Replace a Screen Door
Old screen doors can become damaged or out of style with the rest of the house. Replacement screen doors can solve these ... |
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How to Replace a Threshold on an Exterior Door
Replace the threshold of an exterior door when it shows signs of rot or deterioration. Rotten wooden casings and the riser may ... |
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Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. |
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New Locks
When buying a house, be sure to change the locks immediately. There is no telling how many people had access to the previous ... |
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Protecting Your Doors and Windows
Protecting the home's openings from winds and wind blown objects is the single most important step a homeowner can take in ... |
